Amphisbaenians are a group of worm-like reptiles, typically limbless, that are long and thin like a worm, but covered in a hard, scaly exterior like a lizard and have a head similar to a snake.

That agenda is unwelcome news for a small lizard in West Texas. The dunes sagebrush lizard—a tan, scaly reptile measuring just a few inches long—lives in the Permian Basin, the largest oil ...

Bruce Ireland was left in awe after he was called out to deal with a different kind of animal to that he's used to - and the pair soon made friends.

Foremost are the lizards' scaly hind toes, which resemble snowshoes and keep them from sinking as they sprint away from predators. Top Mojave fringe-toed lizard speeds have been clocked at 23 miles ...

Chaos broke loose when an unexpected visitor crashed the scene—a monitor lizard on a surprise mission! These gentlemen, minding their own business, instantly transformed into sprinters the moment the ...

The common lizard, smooth snake and slow worm can also ... So because Marion is a reptile, that means that she lays eggs, has dry scaly skin, is cold blooded and breathes air.

“The monitor lizard appeared along the riverbank during the cruise, and he (Sun Yeli) was fascinated by the sight of such a large reptile, which is rare in China. "It’s a testament to the ...